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1887 J. Simon & Bro. Montgomery Alabama Wholesale Tobacco & Cigars Letterhead to Lynchburg VA
Approximately 6" by 8"
Offered here is an original July 9th, 1887 handwritten business letter on ornate letterhead from J. Simon & Bro., Wholesale Tobacco and Cigars, located at 101 Commerce Street, Montgomery, Alabama. The letter is addressed to Messrs. Gish & Co., Lynchburg, Virginia.
This beautiful 19th-century business correspondence features:
Illustrated letterhead showing the Simon Brothers’ building
Names Jos. Simon and Herman Simon printed at top
Clear date and location: Montgomery, Ala. July 9th, 1887
Signature of J. Curry Marks
Discussion involving Mr. Behr, samples, orders, and Dunn’s books
A superb piece of Southern tobacco history, ideal for collectors of vintage business ephemera, Alabama history, cigar/tobacco advertising, or 19th-century correspondence.
Condition: Light toning consistent with age; small paper lift near top; no major tears. Very displayable.
📝 Full Transcription
(Exact wording preserved — spelling and punctuation as written)
J. Simon & Bro.,
Wholesale Tobacco and Cigars,
Montgomery, Ala. July 9th 1887
Mess Gish & Co.
Lynchburg Va
Gentlemen,
Yours of the 7th inst to hand. Mr. M. Behr is out of the city having gone to the springs but learn will return on next Wednesday. Shall call and see him in regards as to the goods.
If my letter of the 7th is satisfactory make me up a new line of samples and a sample case and forward it to me as soon as possible also Dunn’s books for Ga and Ala and order blanks.
Truly Yours,
J. Curry Marks
To Sam Lobe
